Post-doctoral Fellowship in China Studies

The UoH-HYI Post-doctoral Fellowship in China Studies (PFCS), offered by the University of Hyderabad (UoH, India) and the Harvard-Yenching Institute (HYI, US), is a unique opportunity for recent Ph.Ds in China Studies to conduct research and teach at top Indian universities. This two-year fully funded fellowship is open to Indian scholars who have completed their doctoral studies with a specific focus on China across various disciplines in the social sciences and humanities. The fellowship supports talented Indian scholars in developing critical insights, generating original research, producing new knowledge, and developing expert competence while strengthening China studies across Indian institutions.

The Program awards 2-4 fellowships annually, each with a duration of 24 months. The exact number will depend on the availability of suitable candidates. Fellows will receive a 24-month stipend plus an annual research award, commencing after the final selection and joining the host/partner institution.

The application deadline is 31 March 2026 (23:59 HOURS, IST).

Areas of Specialization
Social Sciences and Humanities: These include, but are not limited to, anthropology, archaeology, cultural studies, economics, gender studies, geography, history, international relations, language and literature, legal history, film and media studies, philosophy, political science, religion, and sociology.

Funding Support

• Stipend: US$1750 per month (equivalent in Indian rupees)
• Research award: US$6500 per annum (equivalent in Indian rupees)

Research awards can be used by fellows for minor equipment, consumables, contingencies, domestic & international travel for fieldwork and conferences /workshops.

Qualifications for Eligibility

• Applicants must be Indian citizens and scholars of China.
• Applicants with proficiency in Mandarin for academic research purposes are highly desirable.
• Applicants must not have permanent or tenured positions.
• Applicants must have been awarded their Ph.D. not earlier than January 1, 2020.
• Applicants will be asked to submit proof of Ph.D. conferral.
• For employed applicants, a No-Objection Certificate (NoC) from the current employer, allowing full-time participation for the entire 24-month duration, must be submitted at the time of joining the host institution.

More details about the fellowship and application available on the University of Hyderabad website. The deadline for applicants is March 31, 2026 (23:59 HOURS, IST).

Questions regarding this fellowship may be addressed to Dr. Bhim Subba, coordinator and faculty, Department of Political Science, University of Hyderabad, at chinastudiesfellowship@uohyd.ac.in.